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access the connector. If the DLC cannot be found, refer to the vehicle's service
manual.

4.3.3 Vehicle connection

The method used to connect the VCI device to a vehicle's DLC depends on the
vehicle's configuration as follows:
 A vehicle equipped with an OBD II management system supplies both
communication and 12V power through a standardized DLC.
 A vehicle not equipped with an OBD II management system supplies
communication through a DLC connection, and in some cases supplies 12V
power through the cigarette lighter receptacle or a connection to the vehicle
battery.
Follow the steps mentioned below to connect OBD II vehicle:
1. Locate vehicle's DLC socket.
2. Plug the VCI device into the vehicle's DLC socket (It is suggested to use the
OBD II extension cable to connect the VCI device and DLC socket.).
3. Choose one of the two ways to obtain power from:
A. Power adaptor: Connect one end of the included power adaptor to
charging port of the tablet, and the other end to AC outlet.
B. Internal battery pack
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